Where to eat.

If a friend flew in tomorrow, this is the list we would hand them. In order.

1. 01

   George & Gather$$$

   New American / Downtown Chandler

   Downtown Chandler's standout. Genuinely a culinary experience, not just dinner.

2. 02

   Acqua Di Mare$$$

   Italian / Downtown Chandler

   Amalfi-coast romance downtown. Order seafood pasta and sit outside.

3. 03

   The Hidden House$$$Hidden gem

   Speakeasy / Downtown Chandler

   A speakeasy locals would rather you not know about. Find the door, then thank us.

4. 04

   Attaros Thai$$

   Thai / Chandler

   The Thai kitchen Chandler recommends before anything else.

5. 05

   Craft 64 Chandler$$

   Pizza / Downtown Chandler

   Artisan pizza and local craft beer in a buzzy downtown room. Easy weeknight answer.

6. 06

   Recreo Cantina$$

   Mexican / Downtown Chandler

   Mexican plates, margaritas and live music. Good energy on a weekend.

7. 07

   The Brickyard Downtown$$

   Cocktail bar / Downtown Chandler

   The downtown cocktail bar to start or end the night in.

8. 08

   Ted's Hot Dogs$Value

   American / Chandler

   Charcoal-grilled dogs and hand-cut fries. Cheap, fast and genuinely great.

9. 09

   Tikka Drive$ValueHidden gem

   Indian / Chandler

   Arizona's first drive-thru Indian. Punjabi classics, and shockingly good for the price.

10. 10

    Yupha's Thai Kitchen$$

    Thai / Chandler

    Authentic Thai with a devoted local base. The regulars have opinions.

Punches well above what you pay. Take the whole family without thinking about it.

• Chon Thai Food$$ValueHidden gem

  Thai / Chandler

  A quiet Thai standby locals guard.

• Tikka Drive$ValueHidden gem

  Indian / Chandler

  Arizona's first drive-thru Indian. Punjabi classics, and shockingly good for the price.

• Ted's Hot Dogs$Value

  American / Chandler

  Charcoal-grilled dogs and hand-cut fries. Cheap, fast and genuinely great.

Times and prices move constantly, so treat these as a starting point and confirm before you go.

• George & Gather$$$

  New American / Downtown Chandler

  Monday-Friday 3-5pm, in designated bar areas of the restaurant.

• Recreo Cantina$$

  Mexican / Downtown Chandler

  Mon-Fri until 6pm and all day Sunday: 25% off appetizers, $6 Mi Casa Margaritas, $5 draft beers (ABC15)

Announced but not open yet. Dates are the source’s, and they move.

• Din Tai Fung2027

  Chinese / Chandler Fashion Center

  The Taiwanese dumpling house is planned for the mall's redevelopment.

• Recreo Cantina$$

  Mexican / Downtown Chandler

  Mexican plates, margaritas and live music. Good energy on a weekend.

  Happy hour: Mon-Fri until 6pm and all day Sunday: 25% off appetizers, $6 Mi Casa Margaritas, $5 draft beers (ABC15)

• Miel de Agave$$Hidden gem

  Mexican / Downtown Chandler

  Agave spirits and modern Mexican, a downtown sleeper.

• Barrio Queen$$Nearby / Gilbert

  Mexican / Gilbert

  Barrio recipes and craft cocktails, a short drive east.

• La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen$$Nearby / Gilbert

  New Mexican / Gilbert

  Red and green chile worth the ten-minute drive.

• Lujos Cocina Mexicana$$Nearby / Gilbert

  Mexican / Gilbert

  Polished Mexican cooking nearby.

• Acqua Di Mare$$$

  Italian / Downtown Chandler

  Amalfi-coast romance downtown. Order seafood pasta and sit outside.

• Craft 64 Chandler$$

  Pizza / Downtown Chandler

  Artisan pizza and local craft beer in a buzzy downtown room. Easy weeknight answer.

• Crust Simply Italian$$

  Italian / Chandler

  The Valley Italian standby, Chandler edition.

• The Sicilian Butcher$$$

  Italian / Chandler

  Meatball boards and hand-rolled pasta, Chandler edition.

• RigaTony's Authentic Italian$$

  Italian / Chandler

  Big red-sauce Italian with a loyal following.

• Charm Thai Cuisine$$Hidden gem

  Thai / Chandler

  Authentic Thai flavors away from the crowds.

• Attaros Thai$$

  Thai / Chandler

  The Thai kitchen Chandler recommends before anything else.

• Yupha's Thai Kitchen$$

  Thai / Chandler

  Authentic Thai with a devoted local base. The regulars have opinions.

• Chon Thai Food$$ValueHidden gem

  Thai / Chandler

  A quiet Thai standby locals guard.

• Tikka Drive$ValueHidden gem

  Indian / Chandler

  Arizona's first drive-thru Indian. Punjabi classics, and shockingly good for the price.

Also worth it: Thai Rama, Mama Thai Kitchen

• The Keg Steakhouse + Bar$$$

  Steakhouse / Chandler

  Juicy, tender steaks and a deep wine list. The dependable steak night here.

• DC Steak House$$$$

  Steakhouse / Downtown Chandler

  USDA Prime and domestic wagyu downtown, with an award-winning wine list.

• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse$$$$

  Steakhouse / Chandler

  Prime steak, seafood and a deep wine program.

• Firebirds Wood Fired Grill$$$

  Steakhouse / Chandler

  Wood-fired steaks and a busy bar.

• Black Angus Steakhouse$$$

  Steakhouse / Chandler

  Family-owned, 4.4 stars across 800-plus reviews.

Also worth it: Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, Elliott's Steakhouse

• George & Gather$$$

  New American / Downtown Chandler

  Downtown Chandler's standout. Genuinely a culinary experience, not just dinner.

  Happy hour: Monday-Friday 3-5pm, in designated bar areas of the restaurant.

• Ted's Hot Dogs$Value

  American / Chandler

  Charcoal-grilled dogs and hand-cut fries. Cheap, fast and genuinely great.

• Born & Bred$$

  American / Downtown Chandler

  Downtown American with a good bar.

• Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q$$

  Barbecue / Chandler

  Texas-style brisket by the pound.

• Can't Stop Smokin' BBQ$$Hidden gem

  Barbecue / Chandler

  A local smokehouse with a real following.

Also worth it: Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

• Morning Jam$$

  Breakfast / Chandler

  Consistently near the top of the local breakfast lists.

• Hash Kitchen$$

  Brunch / Chandler

  Build-your-own bloody mary bar and a loud, happy room.

• Tipsy Egg$$

  Brunch / Chandler

  Chandler's go-to for creative mornings and midday plates.

• Over Easy$$

  Breakfast / Downtown Chandler

  Generous skillets and friendly service.

• The Crowned Egg$$Hidden gem

  Breakfast / Chandler

  A local breakfast room people keep recommending.

Also worth it: Blackberry Cafe

• Mission Coffee & Tea$

  Coffee / Chandler

  A genuine community hub, relaxed the moment you walk in.

• Coffee Rush$Hidden gem

  Coffee / Chandler

  Local chain doing blended drinks, tea and smoothies.

• Peixoto Coffee$$

  Coffee / Downtown Chandler

  Family farm-to-cup Brazilian coffee, roasted downtown.

• Provision Coffee$$Hidden gem

  Coffee / Chandler

  Specialty roasting with a serious bar.

• The Brickyard Downtown$$

  Cocktail bar / Downtown Chandler

  The downtown cocktail bar to start or end the night in.

• The Hidden House$$$Hidden gem

  Speakeasy / Downtown Chandler

  A speakeasy locals would rather you not know about. Find the door, then thank us.

• BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse$$

  Brewery / Chandler

  Deep-dish, brews and a pizookie.

• The Ostrich$$$

  Speakeasy / Downtown Chandler

  A basement speakeasy under downtown. Find the door.

• Spitz$Hidden gem

  Mediterranean / Downtown Chandler

  Döner wraps and street-cart fries. Cheap and great.

People’s Choice

Chandler picks its favorite.

Our top 10 is on the ballot. Vote for your favorite, and if the one you love is missing, write it in below. Enough requests and it makes the list.

1. 1

   George & Gather

   New American

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2. 2

   Acqua Di Mare

   Italian

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3. 3

   The Hidden House

   Speakeasy

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4. 4

   Attaros Thai

   Thai

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5. 5

   Craft 64 Chandler

   Pizza

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6. 6

   Recreo Cantina

   Mexican

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7. 7

   The Brickyard Downtown

   Cocktail bar

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8. 8

   Ted's Hot Dogs

   American

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9. 9

   Tikka Drive

   Indian

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10. 10

    Yupha's Thai Kitchen

    Thai

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